Grant Gustin Responds to Body-Shamers After Flash Costume Leak

Grant Gustin has responded to body-shamers who have been criticizing his new costume for The Flash Season 5.

A photo from set recently leaked online featuring Gustin wearing a prototype of his new Flash outfit, which seems to be made out of different material with a smaller Flash emblem. However, some fans appear to dislike how Gustin looks in the new costume, forcing the actor to defend his body and the outfit.

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“So here’s the thing about this bullsh– photo leak," Grant wrote on Instagram. “It’s a cool suit. That’s a terrible photo that I was unaware was being taken, much less being posted. Some things need work and they will be worked on. We’ll get there.”

Gustin then opened up about his issues with gaining weight and being too thin, saying he tries his best to put on muscle and stay in shape for the DC show.

"I do my best to stay in shape and add as much size as I can throughout these seasons," Gustin wrote. "I’m naturally thin, and my appetite is greatly affected by stress. Stress is something that ebbs and flows for me throughout the season. Thus, gaining weight is a challenge for me."

Gustin ended his response by saying he's happy with his body and hopes kids who are built like him also feel the same way.

"I'm happy with my body and who I am and other kids who are built like me and thinner than me should be able to feel the same way," Gustin wrote.